Microsoft Translator vs Google Translate: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Microsoft Translator scores 97 out of 100 and Google Translate scores 94. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Best AI translation tools 2026: independent ranking How we rank

1

Microsoft Translator

97/100
2

Google Translate

94/100

Score breakdown

Microsoft TranslatorGoogle Translate
Privacy100100
Features9698
Price100100
Reputation8974

Pros and cons

Microsoft Translator

  • Highly rated by App Store users
  • Your texts are not used to train models
  • Texts are deleted after translation
  • Low price

Google Translate

  • Your texts are not used to train models
  • Texts are deleted after translation
  • Low price
  • Very wide language coverage

Facts side by side

FactMicrosoft TranslatorGoogle Translate
Texts not used for training (paid plan / API)Yes microsoft.comYes docs.cloud.google.com
Texts deleted after translationYes learn.microsoft.comYes docs.cloud.google.com
ISO 27001 certificationYes microsoft.comYes cloud.google.com
Languages135 learn.microsoft.com194 docs.cloud.google.com
Document translationYes learn.microsoft.comYes translate.google.com
GlossaryYes learn.microsoft.comYes docs.cloud.google.com
Developer APIYes azure.microsoft.comYes cloud.google.com
Offline modeYes microsoft.comYes support.google.com
Free planYes azure.microsoft.comYes cloud.google.com
Cheapest paid plan, per month$0.00 itunes.apple.com$0.00 itunes.apple.com
App Store rating4.8★ itunes.apple.com4.3★ itunes.apple.com
App Store ratings158,080 itunes.apple.com84,045 itunes.apple.com
Company founded1975 news.microsoft.com1998 about.google
Company headquartersUnited States news.microsoft.comUnited States about.google
CompanyMicrosoft Corporation itunes.apple.comGoogle LLC itunes.apple.com

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